‘He is the seventh player in Sabres history to be named to at least three All-Star games, joining Rick Martin (7), Gilbert Perreault (6), Dominik Hasek (5), Mike Ramsey (4), Phil Housley (3) and Alexander Mogilny (3).’
Archives for 2019
Sabres sign Amerks tough guy Dalton Smith to two-way contract
‘”I love the physical game, getting under guys’ skin and finishing my checks and sticking up for teammates when it’s needed,” Smith said. “It’s something I’ve always kind of done being the oldest of five, the big brother mentality.”‘
It’s time for Sabres to demand some respect from Lightning
‘Smith gave a coy “no comment” after practice Monday when asked about the recent history with the Lightning. But he darn well knows. And if he didn’t, he was briefed: Cernak wears No. 81, Kucherov wears No. 86 and those are your targets to send messages.’
Sabres move Saturday’s game against Florida to 1 p.m.
‘The Panthers are coming to Buffalo from Ottawa and have a game Sunday in Pittsburgh at 5 p.m., so the switch will actually benefit them on the second day of back-to-back games.’
MVP-type season earns Sabres captain Jack Eichel spot in NHL All-Star Game
‘The American will be the seventh player to represent the Sabres in at least three NHL All-Star Games, joining Rick Martin (seven), Gilbert Perreault (six), Dominik Hasek (five), Mike Ramsey (four), Phil Housley (three) and Alexander Mogilny (three).’
With Lightning up next, Sabres ready to utilize tough guy Dalton Smith
‘Enter Smith, who has fought 69 times in his career, according to hockeyfights.com.’
Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Buffalo takes on Tampa Bay, aims to stop 3-game skid (AP)
Streaking Lightning kick off trip vs. slumping Sabres (Field Level Media)
Lightning at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
Nuts & Bolts: Lightning wrap up 2019 in Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com)
Playoff-bound Bills force Sabres’ scheduling change Saturday
‘Florida will be in the midst of a four-game road trip, and has a day off before playing at Buffalo. The Panthers then travel to play Pittsburgh on Sunday.’
Eichel named to the 2020 All-Star Game
‘As of right now, Eichel is projected to reach the 50-goal mark for the first time in his career, and the first time in Sabres franchise history since Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny both scored 50 in the 1992-93 season. Eichel would also become the fifth player in franchise history to score 50 goals in a season.’
Sabres sign Dalton Smith to NHL contract
‘Smith has yet to play in a National Hockey League game in his eight-year career after being drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second round (34th overall) in the 2010 NHL Draft. In 400 professional hockey games between the AHL and the East Coast Hockey League, Smith has 36 goals, 41 assists, and 799 penalty minutes.’